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r. Melissa Gilliam meets student government members Dhruv Kapadia, Ilana Keusch, Navya Kotturu and Hanna Dworkin.

Student leaders aided in search for new president

Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
The Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees included students in the selection process of Boston University’s 11th president, Melissa Gilliam.
Dr. Melissa Gilliam speaks during the announcement of her future role as Boston University’s president.

BU welcomes Melissa Gilliam as president at the Tsai Performing Center

Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
Boston University's 11th president Melissa Gilliam was announced Wednesday at a ceremony at the Tsai Performance Center. 
Incoming president-elect and Ohio State University executive vice president and provost Dr. Melissa Gilliam in 1 Silber Way

Introducing Melissa Gilliam: A life dedicated to education reaches new peak

Eden Mor October 6, 2023
“I really grew up surrounded by art and artists," said Melissa Gilliam, BU's next president and first Black woman to take on the role.
Ohio State University executive vice president and provost Dr. Melissa Gilliam. Boston University announced Dr. Gilliam as president-elect during a ceremony this morning.

BU announces Melissa Gilliam as new University president

Lindsay Shachnow October 4, 2023
Boston University announced the appointment of Melissa Gilliam at the Tsai Performance Center Wednesday as BU’s 11th president. She will be the first female and first Black president of the University. 
The BU Board of Trustees has elected six new members, including new chair Kenneth J. Feld (SMG ’70). PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Board of Trustees welcomes new chair, six new members

Till Kaeslin September 29, 2016

The Boston University Board of Trustees welcomed six new members and a new board chair this school year to fill the vacant positions left by those who had finished their terms. Kenneth Feld, a 1970...

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